Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute

What Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute does

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute is a privately held physician-owned medical practice founded in 2022 by Dr. Elizabeth Pensler, a Double Board Certified Vascular and General Surgeon with fellowship training from Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. The practice provides a comprehensive suite of minimally invasive vascular and venous surgical treatments from two clinic locations in Metro Detroit — its headquarters at 928 E 10 Mile Rd, Suite 400 in Ferndale, Michigan, and a newer site at 12885 Northline Rd in Southgate, Michigan serving the Downriver area. The service catalog spans nine core lines covering arterial conditions (aortic aneurysm surgery, carotid artery surgery and stroke prevention, blood clot treatment, intermittent claudication/peripheral artery disease) and venous conditions (pelvic congestion syndrome treatment, renal dialysis access, spider vein removal via sclerotherapy, and varicose vein removal via endovenous radiofrequency ablation and microstab phlebectomy).

The underlying clinical technology is catheter-based endovascular surgery using vascular ultrasound guidance, radiofrequency ablation, sclerosing agents, and stent/graft deployment. Procedures are performed either in-office (for spider veins, varicose veins, sclerotherapy) or in affiliated hospital settings (for complex aneurysm repair, carotid surgery, dialysis access creation). The clinical team of approximately six providers — one vascular surgeon, one nurse practitioner, three physician assistants, and one critical care registered nurse — supports patient care across the continuum from initial consultation through procedure and follow-up.

The business model is professional services revenue from consultations and procedures billed to patients and third-party payers. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, with patients acquired through organic search, an educational blog covering conditions such as venous insufficiency, DVT, pelvic congestion syndrome and varicose veins, organic social media (Facebook and LinkedIn), and referrals from primary care physicians in the Metro Detroit market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is handled through consultation-based quotes. The practice is privately held with no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding rounds.

Name

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute

Legal name

Pensler Vein & Vascular Institute

Website

https://drpensler.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute is a private Michigan medical practice founded in 2022 that delivers minimally invasive vascular and vein surgery across nine service lines to adult patients in the Metro Detroit area from clinics in Ferndale and Southgate.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vascular Surgery Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists) (621111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Vascular Medicine (Peripheral Arterial/Venous Disease) (HLAKABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interventional Nephrology (Dialysis Access Procedures) (HLAKAHAE), Stroke & Vascular Neurology (HLAKAIAG)

Keywords

• Vascular surgery services
• Vein treatment
• Endovascular procedures
• Minimally invasive surgery
• Vascular care

Headquarters

HQ city

Ferndale

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Surgical Procedures: Revenue from performing vascular and venous surgical procedures including aortic aneurysm repair, blood clot treatment, carotid artery surgery, varicose vein removal, spider vein removal, and other interventions. Procedures are performed at the clinic or in hospital settings.
2. Consultations and Office Visits: Revenue from initial patient consultations, follow-up visits, and ongoing care management for vascular conditions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute is a physician-led vascular surgery practice that diagnoses and treats the full spectrum of arterial and venous conditions. Its offering combines minimally invasive endovascular procedures (such as endovenous radiofrequency ablation, ovarian vein embolization, sclerotherapy, microstab phlebectomy, stent-and-graft aortic repair, carotid endarterectomy, and AV fistula/graft creation for dialysis) with traditional open vascular surgery, delivered across two Michigan clinic locations and affiliated Metro Detroit hospitals.

Product overview

Pensler Vein and Vascular Surgical Institute is a medical practice offering a comprehensive suite of vascular surgery and minimally invasive vein treatments. The practice provides nine core services covering arterial conditions (aortic aneurysm surgery, carotid artery surgery, blood clot treatment, peripheral artery disease/intermittent claudication) and venous treatments (pelvic congestion syndrome, renal dialysis access, spider vein removal, and varicose vein removal). Services include both surgical procedures and minimally invasive endovascular treatments performed in-office.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aortic Aneurysm Surgery Surgical treatment for abnormal ballooning sections in the aorta, using endovascular stent and graft placement under X-ray guidance or open repair with artificial graft replacement. Intended for adult patients diagnosed with aortic aneurysm.
• Blood Clot Treatment Treatment for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism using anticoagulant medications, inferior vena cava (IVC) filters, or surgical thrombectomy. Intended for adult patients with venous thromboembolism.
• Carotid Artery Surgery Surgical treatment of abnormal carotid artery wall sections using bypass conduit placement or stent-graft procedures. Intended for adult patients with carotid artery disease.
• Carotid Artery Surgery for Stroke Carotid endarterectomy to remove plaques from narrowed carotid arteries in order to prevent stroke and transient ischemic attacks. Intended for adult patients with carotid stenosis at risk of stroke.
• Intermittent Claudication (Leg Pain) Treatment Treatment for leg pain caused by peripheral artery disease using medications such as cilostazol and pentoxifylline, angioplasty, stenting, or open bypass surgery. Intended for adult patients with peripheral artery disease and intermittent claudication.
• Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Treatment Minimally invasive ovarian vein embolization using sclerosing agents injected into pelvic varicose veins plus placement of small metal coils or plugs to occlude abnormal veins. Intended for women with pelvic congestion syndrome and chronic pelvic pain.
• Renal Dialysis Access Creation and maintenance of arteriovenous (AV) fistulas and AV grafts to provide long-term hemodialysis access for patients with renal failure. Intended for adult patients with end-stage renal disease requiring dialysis.
• Spider Vein Removal Office-based sclerotherapy in which a chemical injection is used to seal small dilated spider veins, causing them to fade over several weeks. Intended for adult patients seeking treatment of spider veins for cosmetic or symptomatic reasons.
• Varicose Vein Removal Endovascular treatment combining endovenous radiofrequency ablation (using vascular ultrasound and catheter-based radiofrequency energy to close the greater saphenous vein) with microstab phlebectomy for removal of large varicose veins through small incisions. Intended for adult patients with symptomatic or cosmetic varicose veins.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimally invasive procedures allow fast return to normal daily activities
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inovia Vein Specialty Centers: Multi-site clinic focused exclusively on venous disease treatment with on-site ultrasound and minimally invasive procedures. Comparable scope, model, and patient acquisition approach.
• Center for Vein Restoration: Largest US physician-led vein practice, offering in-office venous treatments across multiple states. Same specialty focus, same outpatient minimally invasive approach, and similar patient demographic to Pensler.
• Metro Vein Centers: Multi-location vein-only clinic operator providing sclerotherapy, endovenous ablation, and other minimally invasive procedures in an outpatient setting. Directly competes for the same patient demand that Pensler's spider/varicose vein services target.
• Lam Vascular & Associates: Independent vascular surgery practice with arterial and venous procedure breadth, including dialysis access, peripheral interventions, and aneurysm work. Comparable specialist physician-led model.
• USA Vein Clinics: National network of outpatient clinics specializing in endovenous laser ablation, sclerotherapy, and other minimally invasive vein treatments. Directly comparable business model, patient mix, and procedure mix to Pensler's vein and vascular practice.
• Hamilton Vascular & Vein Center: Specialist vascular and vein practice offering comprehensive venous and arterial treatment in an outpatient setting. Similar mix of arterial surgery, vein procedures, and dialysis access to Pensler.

Broad incumbents

• Henry Ford Vascular Surgery: Major regional health system where Dr. Pensler completed her General Surgery residency and which operates an established vascular surgery program in Metro Detroit. Represents the incumbent hospital-based competition Pensler competes against for inpatient vascular cases.
• Detroit Medical Center Vascular Surgery: Academic medical center where Dr. Pensler completed her fellowship and Harper/Detroit Receiving remain on staff. Provides vascular surgery services across the same Metro Detroit catchment.
• Corewell Health (Beaumont) Vascular Surgery: Large Michigan-based health system with vascular surgery services across the Metro Detroit footprint, including carotid, aortic, and peripheral interventions. Sets the hospital-based competitive baseline in the same geography.

Regional players

• Michigan Vascular Center: Independent vascular surgery group serving central/eastern Michigan with a comparable mix of arterial and venous procedures in outpatient and hospital settings. Comparable specialist practice scale and scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat1 record

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/drpensler
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pensler-vein-and-vascular-surgical-institute

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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